Unfortunately, Microsoft hid the feature in Windows 11 settings, which dampened the enthusiasm for the new feature a bit. In Windows 10, the taskbar could still be moved by drag and drop, but according to Microsoft, this was no longer possible. Restrictions in the Windows 11 code were cited as one of the reasons.
However, the Windows Latest website has discovered something that could change everything: a hidden menu in a preview version of Windows 11 allows users to reposition the taskbar. All you need is to right click on the taskbar, followed by clicking ‘Taskbar settings’and that’s it. This makes it unnecessary to go through the Settings menu.
In fact, this menu is nothing new. In April, a video showing this same menu was accidentally posted online. A Microsoft developer intended to use it to test the repositionable taskbar, but the evidence was quickly taken offline again.
Is this same menu coming back now? Maybe. In any case, the menu is present in Windows Build 26340.9750 from the Experimental channel, where new features can be tested in advance. Officially, however, users shouldn’t have access to the menu yet. Windows Latest first had to enable it manually (although, unfortunately, they didn’t explain how).
Important to note: Even with the new menu, the taskbar can only be placed in four fixed locations: at the bottom, top, right, or left edge of the screen. Unfortunately, that’s it. Therefore, the taskbar is not yet fully customizable, as it is in Windows 10.
Unfortunately, we don’t know if or when Microsoft will enable this menu for all users. However, it would be desirable for this new feature to be available soon, simply to make moving the taskbar at least easier. a bit More intuitive again.
